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The arrival of Edward John Eyre
1841 saw the arrival of Edward John Eyre, in Albany. This was his final destination of explorer. Edward was the first European to reach Western Australia overland from the eastern colonies.

1841 saw the arrival of Edward John Eyre, in Albany. This was his final destination of explorer. Edward was the first European to reach Western Australia overland from the eastern colonies.

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January 14th, 1835: the Postage of Letters in the Colony of Western Australia act was passed, and later published on the 31st January. Sarah Lyttleton was the Postmistress of Albany.

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